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I lost 5 pounds in the last week unexpectedly. what could be the cause of this?
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Dehydration: Usually that quick is fluid loss and hydration brings it back to baseline. Trick that wrestlers use to "make weight"!! Otherwise, extra EXERCIZE and few calories might impact a few pounds depending onI total weight.
Answered 6/27/2014
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